Friday, October 25th, 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room and Collins Room
Drop in

Join the Wallingford Public Library and SCOW in a celebration of Día de los Muertos! Learn about the traditions of this holiday and view our community-made altar. Dancers and musicians will put on traditional performances and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in themed crafts and hands-on activities. We will also show a double-feature of Coco and The Book of Life that evening.

The Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a yearly Mexican tradition, usually celebrated between October 31st and November 3rd, to remember loved ones who have passed away. On this day, those who are living bring an “offering” of a favorite food or drink of the deceased loved one, because it is believed that the loved ones will return during that time to visit their living loved ones, and can then enjoy the offerings left for them on an altar. These offerings, as well as other cultural symbols, such as flowers, candles, incense, and traditional breads are usually placed on an altar, built by the family or loved one at their home, specifically for this celebration.

Thursday, October 24th, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12

Please Note: Wallingford Public Schools have an early release on October 24th.

Create an original watercolor portrait based on a photo of yourself or another person.

Note: You must bring a 5×7 photo of yourself or another person to the program. Library staff can print a 5×7 color copy of your photo, but you must email the photo in advance to ksprague@wallingfordlibrary.org or wplcollaboratory@gmail.com with “Watercolor Portrait” in the subject line. Please call us at (203)265-6754 if you have questions about the photo specifications.